Do you have an interest in Autism/Social Communication disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions? Do you have or want experience working as part of a Neurodevelopmental assessment team? Would you like to work with Specialist Nurses and other AHPs with access to regular support, supervision, training and flexible working? We are looking for some enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team.
An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway based at Halton Child Development Centre. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team completing assessments to inform possible diagnosis of Autism/Social Communication disorders and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of the neurodevelopment pathway.
2. To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes.
3. To produce detailed reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.
4. To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans, annual reviews, and individual education plans.
5. To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties.
6. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
About Us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
Job Responsibilities
1. To monitor clinical effectiveness and drive innovation in line with best practice.
2. To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of neurodevelopmental services.
3. To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes.
4. To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans, annual reviews, and individual education plans.
5. To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients during the assessment process.
6. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
7. To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient-focused approach to treatment.
8. To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment to patients, carers and other professionals.
9. To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management.
10. To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.
11. To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process.
12. To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress.
13. To employ excellent communication skills.
14. To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment.
15. To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
1. Knowledge of Code of Practice and National Curriculum.
2. Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
3. Good supervision skills.
4. Previous experience of NHS IT systems.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
6. Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
7. Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills.
8. Well-developed concentration skills.
9. Good presentation skills, both written and verbal.
10. Good organisational skills.
11. Prioritisation skills.
12. Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
13. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member.
14. Knowledge of assessment tools.
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
1. The ability to travel independently across Bridgewater Trust.
2. The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings.
Experience
Essential
1. Relevant experience at a post-graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism.
2. In-depth experience within preschool/clinic service area.
3. Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads.
4. Experience of monitoring service outcomes.
5. Experience of supporting/mentoring less experienced staff.
6. Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants.
Qualifications
Essential
1. Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
2. Health Care Professions Council registration.
3. RCSLT Licence to Practice.
Desirable
1. Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
2. Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks.
3. Evidence of additional training/continuing professional development around specialist area.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Woodview Child Development Centre, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, WA8 3LZ
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